this goes one step further to offer complete state flexibility gary for those left in scene -. we will serve them better with this state flexibility then this committee could ever hope to do. i have to oppose it. >> i wanted to make a final point. it's the threat to seniors health care. the real threat is that medicare is going bankrupt. the president's health care law raids more than $100 billion from medicare. we are dealing with these issues that impact seniors. i see my mom and my vote, i am voting for my mom. seniors are getting ripped off. coverage is being cut. premiums are increasing. the president's health care law remains in place, only lead to further rationing of care for seniors and. i appreciate the intent offer by my colleagues. it preserves traditional benefits. and saves medicare for the next generation. i see the seniors in my district every weekend when i go home. i am how the house republicans produce a budget that will protect the programs they rely on. i ask my colleagues to defeat this amendment. >> mrs. grisham is recognized for a minute. >> i appreciate